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Vol. CLIV, Issue 6
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Whitman Wire

Early Birds

Adam Brayton October 31, 2012

While late nights and all-nighters seem to be the norm on campus, there is a sizable group of people on the flip-side of time management: they get up early to get work done.

Numbers in the News

Emily Lin-Jones October 31, 2012

69 Deaths due to Hurricane Sandy's impact in the Caribbean region. 39 Deaths due to the storm in the United States. 8 million People without power on the East Coast. 16,000 Flights...

Surprise not-quite-Halloween liveblog!

Rachel Alexander October 30, 2012

We surprised you, didn't we. That's right, it's Tuesday and we're doing production. Why, you ask? Because I'm heading to Chicago tomorrow afternoon along with seven other Pio staffers to attend the Fall...

Let’s mean business

Vicky October 30, 2012

As my last blog post, I want to go back to business, to clarify a few things and to share some things I learned along the way. Shall we talk about education? As a human being, every day I live in the...

Cultural Values

clairejohnson October 29, 2012

First of all, sorry for the long silence everyone! I´ve been globe-trotting, hosting my mother here in Spain, and taking my midterms, and things have been on the edge of crazy. Before I head off to Paris...

WEEKEND RECAP: Whitman Volleyball Dominates in Two Home Games

Elena Aragon October 28, 2012

Friday, Oct. 26 Whitman won 3-0 against George Fox University during their home match on Friday. Whitman dominated all three sets while bringing the intensity with pink ribbons in their hair and pink...

Apples

Food Day Cause For Celebration

Emily Lin-Jones October 26, 2012

Washington is the largest producer of apples in the nation, so it's not out of the ordinary for Whitman students to snack on fruit grown and picked nearby - but how often do we think about the work it...

Dr. Frannie Smith Gives Mind-Blowing Lecture on Nuclear Energy

Quin Nelson October 25, 2012

Dr. Frannie Smith, who works with Pacific Northwest National Labs, delivered an engaging and insightful lecture on the past, present and future of nuclear energy Wednesday night in the Brattain Auditorium. Dr....

Whitman Hosts Annual ‘Women in Leadership’ Symposium

Serena Runyan October 25, 2012

On Wednesday, Oct. 24, in the Reid Ballroom, Whitman once again hosted three highly successful women leaders for a symposium on women in leadership that occurs every year. A room full of women of all ages,...

Second Presidential Debate Provides Open Forum for Student Discussion

Evan Taylor October 25, 2012
The Politics Department held a screening of the second presidential debate followed by a town hall discussion last Tuesday, Oct. 16 in Maxey Auditorium. Present at the discussion, moderated by Assistant Professor of Politics Susanne Beechey, were Whitman students and professors and Walla Walla residents.
Renaissance Society and Outhouse Join Forces to Make Wiping with Left Hand Cool Again

Renaissance Society and Outhouse Join Forces to Make Wiping with Left Hand Cool Again

Kyle Seasly October 25, 2012
Medieval reenactment nerds and environmental activists have few things in common, those being wearing outdated clothes, walking around like they own the place and believing in fairy tree spirits. Recently, however, the Environmental House (a.k.a. the “Outhouse”) and Whitman’s Renaissance society have teamed up to bring back “wiping with the left hand.”

OCS 2013 Program Takes Off

Daniel Kim October 25, 2012
As study abroad deadlines begin to loom larger on the horizon, members of the class of 2015 are in the process of deciding whether to study abroad and choosing an off-campus studies program. In previous years, students have been allowed to choose from about 40 different partner programs to study abroad with their junior year. However, for the first time, the class of 2015 will be able to choose from a list with double the number of programs offered.
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